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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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